Consignees of foreign donations told to follow proper steps for swift release, tax exemption

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has clarified the role of consignees in…

ARTA program to cut red tape in priority sectors by half in one year

The Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) has launched its flagship program that aims…

BOC simplifies rules for disposing seized, abandoned and forfeited goods

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has released new rules and procedures for…

PH merchandise trade up 4.1% as imports, exports expand

The Philippines’ total merchandise trade in January 2020 amounted to US$15.08 billion,…

Zamboanga customs district regains jurisdiction over 3 areas

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has restored to the customs district of…

Rules on customs fines for goods declaration errors outlined

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has issued new fines and surcharges for…

Don’t substitute NVVS for declared values, Customs assessors told

Customs Commissioner Rey Leonardo Guerrero has reminded Bureau of Customs (BOC) officers…
Air express

PH rolls out customs procedures for air express shipments

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has released procedures for the transport, documentation,…

$97.8M BOC modernization program gets green light

The Bureau of Customs’ US$97.82-million modernization program has been approved by the…

PH stands to lose $300M in exports from coronavirus outbreak—UNCTAD

The Philippines is the 18th most affected economy by China’s production slowdown…